HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and awarding a contract to MoboTrex, LLC of Davenport, IA, for Emergency Vehicle Preemption systems for Phase 1 of the 2025/26 Traffic Signal ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 25-507
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $5,000
($4,000 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OPERATING BUDGET
& $1,000 FROM THE AHRC BUDGET)
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL BUILDING COMMUNITY BREAKFAST EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC), the Ames Regional
Economic Alliance, Story County Board of Supervisors, Chevron REG, and Mary Greeley
Medical Center are partnering together to host the second gathering for the “Building
Community Breakfast” event. The event is focused on uplifting community members in
the workplace and within organizations; and,
WHEREAS, this year’s event will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 7:30
- 9:00 a.m. The event will be hosted in person at Reiman Gardens. M&D Best will be
presenting "The Hidden Influences that Shape Our Choices: Shifting Perspectives and
Strengthening Practices that Help Us Move from Awareness to Action ;” and,
WHEREAS, each partner is being asked to contribute $5,000 towards the cost of
hosting the event. Financial contributions will be used to help cover speaker fees, event
sponsor recognition, meals, marketing, and promotion. The $5,000 City contribution
includes funds from the City Council operating budget ($4,000) and the AHRC operating
budget ($1,000). The sponsorship will include 10 tickets to the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the expenditure of $5,000 ($4,000 from Council operating budget and $1,000
from AHRC operating budget) in support of the 2025 Building Community Breakfast event
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of October, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck
Voting nay: None Absent: Rollins
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of October, 2025.